Unauthorized Airspace Intrusion in TSA 05E

Casualties unknown • TSA 05E, PL

An unidentified aircraft entered the TSA 05E temporary reserved airspace on May 9, 2014, prompting a report by an E-3A AWACS crew.

What happened

On May 9, 2014, a navigator aboard an E-3A AWACS aircraft reported an airspace violation within the TSA 05E temporary reserved area. The intrusion was identified by the crew during active operations within the zone. According to the report from the Air Traffic Services Center, the presence of the unidentified aircraft did not create an immediate threat to the safety of other flights operating within the reserved airspace.

The investigation

The PKBWL investigation focused on identifying the aircraft and its crew involved in the unauthorized entry. Despite the investigation efforts, the commission was unable to identify the pilot of the aircraft that entered the TSA 05E zone.

Probable cause

The probable cause of the incident was the pilot's inadequate preparation regarding information on flexible airspace elements active along the planned flight route.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-05-09 aircraft accident near TSA 05E, PL?

An unidentified aircraft entered the TSA 05E temporary reserved airspace on May 9, 2014, prompting a report by an E-3A AWACS crew.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-05-09 involved a aircraft, at TSA 05E, PL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The probable cause of the incident was the pilot's inadequate preparation regarding information on flexible airspace elements active along the planned flight route.

Investigation report by the Polish State Commission on Aircraft Accidents Investigation (PKBWL). Original record: https://pkbwl.gov.pl/raporty/2014-0608/. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Panstwowa Komisja Badania Wypadkow Lotniczych (PKBWL), Poland.

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